The Rise of the Peninsula

Chapter 180 0143 – The Tram Problem{1}
In jurisprudence, there is a classic case full of controversy, which is the "trolley problem".The case is roughly as follows:
A maniac has tied five innocent people to tram tracks.An out-of-control trolley was heading towards them and was about to run over them moments later.

Fortunately, you can pull a lever and send the tram to another track.

The problem, however, was that the madman had also tied up a man on another tramway.Considering the above situation, should you pull the lever?
In this regard, utilitarianism believes that most moral decisions are made according to the principle of "providing the greatest benefit to the greatest number of people".Thus, from a utilitarian point of view, the obvious choice would be to pull the lever, saving five and killing one.

However, moralism holds that: people are ends, not tools.Therefore, it cannot simply be considered that the lives of five people are more important than the lives of one.Not to kill is a moral obligation, and saving lives is also a moral obligation. When the two moral obligations conflict and you are faced with a dilemma, you should do nothing.So moralists believe that the lever should not be pulled.

It can be seen that the difference between moralism and utilitarianism lies in whether the interests of the innocent few can be sacrificed for the benefit of the majority.

"How did everyone do it artificially?"

After the lecture, the huge lecture hall was instantly silent. This is an extremely serious topic, and no one can think about it in a short time, so they need to weigh the pros and cons too much.

"I agree more with the viewpoint of moralism." This was a classmate who stood up. He looked like a famous brand worn by a more powerful person in the family, and his hair was combed meticulously, unlike other people.

"Because, in a civilized society, more attention should be paid to protecting individual rights and freedoms. Otherwise, everyone may become a victim and live in a sense of insecurity. Therefore, outside society, more attention should be paid to protecting individual interests , rather than caring about other people's interests. This is a very serious topic."

"Okay, please sit down, do you have any other opinions?" Park Shangyuan laughed, signaling him not to be so excited, it was just a question.

"Everyone here will be our country's senior intellectuals, scientists and engineers in the future, as well as the elites of society. You all have good cultural literacy. I believe you will make correct judgments. I hope to get your support and Evaluation."

In the eyes of these elites, I can see deep confusion and confusion, and I can also see disbelief and disapproval on their faces, and I can also find answers from their confusion.

"The world is fair. Since it is fair, there must be a fairness, so that the balance and stability of the entire society can be maintained. All this is because of the wisdom of the public. I hope that everyone here can stand up and stand up for the fair Contribute to the cause of socialism and make this society a better place, so that I can get a better income.”

As soon as Pu Shangyuan's voice fell, someone spoke immediately.

“If you make these arguments for yourself, it’s really ridiculous. The reality of society has never been fair. If there is fairness, then we people have nothing to say.” A man in a plaid shirt stood up. His clothes and their cheapness belonged to those who worked hard to study and were admitted to the Department of Political Science and Law of Seoul National University among ordinary people. Such people should have the most say. .

"What qualifications do you have to say that about me? Are your thoughts fair? Your thoughts are dirty." The elite man stood up and retorted.

"Dirty? Hahaha." The man laughed loudly, then snorted coldly: "We are dirty? We are dirty? What can we do if we are dirty?"

"That's because you are too hypocritical, you are hypocritical, and the hypocrisy is very thorough. If you are really fair, why did you kidnap five people? Why did you let five people's lives become despicable in your hands? "

"Huh. Are we hypocritical? What about you?"

"you"

"Me? I'm also hypocritical, but at least I dare to act. I don't bother to hurt others in this way, because it is a crime to hurt others. I will only take revenge when others hurt me. I am a despicable person, this I don't deny one thing. But I'm definitely better than you. I'm not one of those moralists, I don't need to think so much, I'm just a despicable person."

Hearing this sentence, the classroom exploded again.I could see some people whispering, others staring at me angrily, and even a few people had stood up, as if they were about to fight.

At this time, Huang Donghe shouted coldly: "Enough is enough. No noise is allowed."

Immediately, the group of people quieted down.

"This question, please allow me to explain first." Huang Donghe stood up slowly, and said in a deep voice: "Because my parents have participated in political struggles, my IQ in politics is insufficient, so my wisdom can only Solve it in this way."

Huang Donghe paused and continued: "If you were me, I would do the same thing. Because you also want to save your own life and protect your family. This is a very normal thing. So I don't think there's anything wrong with that.

Moreover, I don't think such a move is stupid, but such a move will bring benefits, and what a proud thing it is to have your life humbled in the hands of others! "

Speaking of this, Huang Donghe showed a hint of complacency. He believed that one person's sacrifice could save more people, so he did not agree with his proud disciple's point of view, so he wanted to stand up and refute.

This is a good time, a bishop and a teaching assistant, and the two have different politics, so this class has become popular, and it seems that everyone wants to participate.

"Well, even if your point is correct, what can you prove? Your wisdom can only keep your loved ones safe, but you can't help them get a better life and social security. In this case, you What's the point of your opinion?" Someone stood up and questioned.

"I said, this is not stupid. Because it is a very normal thing. In my opinion, human beings are very intelligent animals. As long as they have brains and thoughts, they will find ways to change their own destiny. Not only to seek a comfortable environment for oneself, but also to protect more lives. Because this world is unfair."

Speaking of this, Huang Donghyuk's tone was full of sadness and pain.

"Really? What's your point of view? How do you think we should change our destiny? How can we change everything?"

"Hehe. My point is that we are going to change the unfairness of this world." Huang Donghyuk said in a deep voice, his expression became extremely serious.

"But, if it's really what you said, what kind of price will we pay?" The young man in a cheap shirt kept his eyes fixed on the man who made such a bold statement.

"Of course not. I believe my students will make the most informed decisions."

Park Shangyuan listened to Huang Donghe's PUA student, and suddenly felt bad. The ideal world of the master is beautiful, but such a perfect and beautiful world itself does not exist.

Any totalitarian country will have important drawbacks, and the principle of perfection does not exist, so he feels that the teacher's idea is completely whimsical, and perhaps the students have more sensible choices.

But at this moment, because of Huang Donghyuk's words, Park Shangyuan felt that he had to say something, because these people were still fledglings and might not be able to withstand such a big setback.

When they were frustrated and remembered the teacher's words, he didn't know whether they would resent or work hard like fighting chicken blood, but he felt that it was necessary for him to smooth things over for the teacher.

"I know that you care about your students very much, but you still need to consider the feelings of your students. After all, the students have just graduated and have not experienced the real test of life. In the years to come, they may encounter Some difficulties."

"However, the students have grown up, and they are now facing many problems, which confuse them, so they must learn how to deal with it." Huang Donghyuk said in a deep voice.

"Actually, I have always believed that education is not just about cultivating people, but about guiding them to grow." Pu Shangyuan didn't say the whole thing, but he had already pointed out his meaning.

It's not that the master is bad, but he feels that this unmanned fledgling has the unique naive feeling of other people. They feel that they can change the world through the knowledge they have learned.

But this kind of result is definitely unrealistic, because everyone feels that they are unique, and they think that they are born to study law and can change the world.

The result of teaching and educating people is of course unrealistic. They will suffer cruel blows when they enter the society. Of course, it cannot be completely denied. Unique innocence.

Their eyes became fiery at this moment, it should be ignited by the teacher's words, and these students may not be able to listen to what they said.

"Teacher..." After a pause, Park Shangyuan continued to ask: "Teacher... what kind of people do you think the children will become in the future?"

"Well, I hope to bring happiness to children instead of tragedy. This is my greatest wish in life."

Pu Shangyuan buttoned his nose in embarrassment, "Teacher..."

"I understand." Huang Donghe nodded, and then added: "Teacher...you see, I just said so much, shouldn't you think about what I said?"

"Oh, that's what it is!"

"However, teacher, you can also rest assured that I have not told you everything."

"why?"

"Because I think you should know better than me that everything I do is for myself."

"That's because you are too kind."

"I never said anything like that."

"Well, even if I don't think so, my students do. I hope you'll give this a serious thought."

Park Sang-won's heart skipped a beat when he saw Huang Dong-hyuk's gaze fall on him. I am no stranger to this feeling, because every time I face Huang Dong-hyuk's scrutinizing gaze, I will feel this oppressive feeling.

Although Pu Shangyuan is not afraid in his heart, it does not mean that he is not panicked.

"I see, I will carefully consider your suggestion, thank you." Huang Donghyuk said solemnly.

Hearing this, Pu Shangyuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief. At this moment, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Huang Donghyuk left the classroom, returned to his seat, then sat on the chair, closed his eyes, took a few deep breaths, and calmed down his emotions.

Huang Donghe didn't go to sleep right away, because some pictures kept flashing in front of his eyes. These pictures made Huang Donghe feel inexplicable irritability in his heart. He wanted to forget these pictures quickly, but he couldn't control them at all.

At this moment, there was a sudden knock on the door, which made him almost scream, but soon he regained his composure.

"Come in!"

"The director told you to go out."

"Ok."

After Huang Donghyuk finished his speech, he left completely, without taking away a cloud, after watching his teacher leave.

Park Shangyuan started to look serious again, and began to introduce the tram problem to everyone.

Positive and negative moral differences, different moral judgment standards in the heart, and complex factors such as the choice between obligations and benefits are intertwined, making the trolley problem seem to be a deadlock.

Imagine that you observe an unmanned trolley car speeding toward five track workers.

The workers were wearing ear muffs, and since there was almost no escape from the tracks, the tram would run over and kill the five workers.

Only you can prevent this catastrophe, which means, you can switch the switch, the handle of the switch is next to you.

Be warned, however: if you switch the switch, the trolley will switch to another branch line, and that branch line also has a worker who will also die if the trolley goes over it.However, you only have these two options.

Either you do nothing and five people die, or you switch switches and one person dies.How do you choose? Is it right to divert the tram so that only one track worker dies and five others live?
If you're thinking "one death is better than five," then imagine a similar, somewhat cruel situation: This driverless trolley is heading for five workers, this time There are no switches and no second track.

(End of this chapter)